Houston Dynamo's Owen Coyle has a 41 percent winning percentage as a manager with stops at Burnley, Bolton and Wigan.

He has been hailed as the highest-profile European manager to work in MLS since Ruud Gullit's less-than-successful stint at LA Galaxy, but Owen Coyle does not see his presence in American soccer as a step back in his career.

In fact, the tactician, who worked in the English Premier League with Burnley and Bolton, believes his move to take over as Houston Dynamo coach is a stride forward. He is convinced his arrival in Texas is timed to perfection, as he joins what he believes is a league destined...

Orlando City SC recorded their first three points in Major League Soccer via a blunder at the back from Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Tyler Deric.

HOUSTON -- Pedro Ribeiro forced the action that led to Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Tyler Deric's own goal in the 74th minute as expansion Orlando City won 1-0 on Friday night for its first MLS victory.

Ribeiro raced around Deric after he stuffed the keeper's attempt to clear with a long ball. Deric wrapped his arm around Ribeiro's head to prevent the open net goal and then tackled Ribeiro into the net with the ball after it was too late.

Kaka was twice denied by Houston Dynamo keeper Tyler Deric, but Orlando City SC still managed to win the game after an own goal by Deric.